LRB-3618/1
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1995 - 1996 LEGISLATURE
May 30, 1995 - Introduced by Representatives Hahn, Prosser, Owens, Schneiders,
Silbaugh, R. Young, Ott, Freese, Gard, Lorge, Grothman and Seratti,
cosponsored by Senators Rude and Darling. Referred to calendar.
AJR47,1,2
1Relating to: proclaiming the Merrimac Ferry an official sesquicentennial
2landmark.
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Whereas, during 1848 the Wisconsin territorial legislature granted a charter
4to Chester Matson, one of the earlier settlers at Merrimac, to operate a ferry across
5the Wisconsin River; and
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Whereas, during 1974 the ferry was registered in the National Register of
7Historic Places; and
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Whereas, the Merrimac Ferry is one of the 5 ferries operating in this state,
9although at one time more than 500 were in operation; and
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Whereas, the Merrimac Ferry is the only free ferry in the Midwest; and
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Whereas, the ferry is an example of a kind of transportation that is historically
12significant and rare; and
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Whereas, each year thousands of persons enjoy a leisurely and beautiful ride
14on the ferry across this state's most significant river; now, therefore, be it
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15Resolved by the assembly, the Senate concurring, That the Wisconsin
16legislature designates the Merrimac Ferry an official sesquicentennial landmark.
